Linked with the Diocese of Mara, Tanzania. St. John s Mission Statement is.. to know Christ better and make Christ better known.

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1 Linked with the Diocese of Mara, Tanzania St. John s Mission Statement is.. to know Christ better and make Christ better known.

2 Church Information, who to contact:- Vicar Rev. A Street Assistant Minister Rev. S Bradberry Curate Rev C Kay Reader Mr C Billington Emeritus Readers Mrs M Johnson Mr. D. Turner Church Wardens Mrs A Swingler Mr R Rushworth Finance Officer Mr G Pearson P.C.C Secretary Mrs Y Moore For information on Baptisms, Weddings, funerals and any other spiritual needs please contact Rev. A Street.

3 Services this month 6th Oct 19th Sunday after Trinity 9.00am Holy Communion 10.15am Family Worship 13th Oct 20th Sunday after Trinity 9.00am Holy Communion 10.15am Family Communion 20th Oct 21ts Sunday after Trinity 9.00am Holy Communion 10.15am Family Worship 3.00pm Messy Church 27th Oct 22nd Sunday after Trinity 9.00am Holy Communion 10.15am Family Service

4 The Vicar s Letter October 2013 Dear Friends, I was sad to hear about the death of the poet Seamus Heaney at the end of August. I find many modern poets incomprehensible but, not only can I understand the poetry of Seamus Heaney I also find it down to earth and relevant to life. He wrote about ordinary things that we can all identify with. In 1995 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature and the citation for the award sums up his appeal to me and many other readers. He wrote, works of lyrical beauty and ethical depth, which exalt everyday miracles and the living past" In 2010 Heaney suffered a stroke and was seriously ill for some time. He wrote a poem about this experience which is really a tribute to all the people who supported him and helped him through his illness. It is called Miracle and I wonder if you can recognise the New Testament passage it is based upon. Not the one who takes up his bed and walks But the ones who have known him all along And carry him in - Their shoulders numb, the ache and stoop deeplocked In their backs, the stretcher handles Slippery with sweat. And no let-up Until he's strapped on tight, made tiltable And raised to the tiled roof, then lowered for healing. Be mindful of them as they stand and wait For the burn of the paid-out ropes to cool, Their slight lightheadedness and incredulity To pass, those ones who had known him all along. (Human Chain, 'Miracle' by Seamus Heaney)

5 The New Testament passage is the account of the healing of the paralysed man Mark 2:1-12, but the focus of the poem is not the man who was healed by Jesus. Heaney s poem pays tribute to the friends who were not daunted by the problems of bringing the sick man to Jesus. When the way was barred by the crowds they carried the stretcher up onto the roof of the house, made a hole and lowered their friend down to where Jesus stood. The poem highlights how difficult this must have been; Their shoulders numb, the ache and stoop deeplocked in their backs, the stretcher handles slippery with sweat. And no let up. And when they had achieved their goal all they could do was stand and wait, looking down from above to see what would happen. Heaney asks us to be mindful of them. As I said Seamus Heaney wrote this poem as a tribute to those who had cared for him during his illness. We can all identify with it because we have been in the position of having to rely on the care of others and we all know people who look after the elderly, the sick, the dying, the bereaved and the lonely. This poem is about those who care and it exhorts us to be mindful of them. So, will you take a moment today to remember all the people you know who care for someone else. They may be professionals or they may be people who care for a loved one at home. All make sacrifices and are selfless in what they do. They are often tired out and weary and, sadly, they are often unappreciated. Remember them, give thanks to God for them and ask him to strengthen and encourage them. And if you are a carer, look again at the account of the healing of the paralysed man, where Mark tells us that the men on the roof did not go unnoticed by Jesus; When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, Son, your sins are forgiven. (verse 5) In the same way, nothing you do for those who need you goes unnoticed by him. With love and prayers, Tony.

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8 Coffee Club Exercise and Relaxation Class Meet on Mondays 7th & 21st October 10.30am Coffee Club 28th October 10.30am Mr Stuart Lund Out of Africa Next Messy Church will be 20th 3.00pm A special event for all ages. For more details ring Tony: Hx Our next meeting will be on Saturday 12th October at 8.30am in the Church Hall come and join us. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4: 6

9 This year Warley hosted the MU Deanery Cream Tea on August 22 nd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Church. There was a good attendance, with a Bring and Buy Stall, MU literature to buy and of course lovely cream scones to enjoy. Thank you to everyone who helped and supported this event. We raised for MU work. Our Wave of Prayer this year was on Tuesday September 3 rd from 5.25p.m. to 5.45p.m. in Church. Four of us managed to meet together for the short service to pray for our linked Diocese overseas. Our evening meeting was on September 18th at 7.30p.m. in the Church Hall. Margaret Farnell was our speaker and she gave us a very humorous talk about her early life growing up in Copley village. Our next afternoon meeting is on October 3 rd at Joan s at 2.15 p.m. Clare Pearson will be joining us and telling us all about the making of the new Church Altar Frontal and Communion accessories. They really are beautiful! Our evening meeting will now be on WEDNESDAY 16 th of OCTOBER instead of the 17 th because of the Thursday night course in Church. This will be at 7.30p.m. in the Church Hall and our speaker will be Ro Halling. Please do join us as all are welcome and we look forward to seeing you at any of our meetings. Susan

10 October Diary Thursday 3rd 2.15pm Mother s Union 6.45pm Song Group Practice 7.00pm Encountering Muslims Monday 7th am Coffee Club Exercise & Relaxation class Home Groups meet at: 2.00pm 101 Norton Drive 7.45pm 8 Court Lane 7.30pm 10 Stonecroft Mount Thursday 10th 6.45pm Song Group Practice 7.00pm Encountering Muslims Saturday 12th 8.30am Prayer Breakfast 7.30pm Autumnal Acoustics Monday 14th Home Groups meet Tuesday 15th 2.00pm A talk by John Hardy At St. Hilda s M.U. Thursday 17th 6.45pm Song Group Practice 7.00pm Encountering Muslims Monday 21st am Coffee Club Exercise & Relaxation class Home Groups meet Thursday 24th 6.45pm Song Group Practice Monday 28th 10.30am Coffee Club Tuesday 29th Men s Group details to follow Uniform Organizations Meet weekly through term time. Rainbows Tuesday evening Beavers Wednesday evening Brownies Tuesday evening Cubs Friday evening Guides Tuesday evening Scouts Friday evening Explorer Scouts Wednesday evening Find us at:- Short URL: acny.co.uk/17996/ The deadline for contributions to the November News Letter is 23rd October to: David courtlodge8@btinternet.com